Updated: First “lorry surfer” protest blocks Third Energy’s Kirby Misperton fracking site
A woman has climbed onto a lorry outside Third Energy’s fracking site at Kirby Misperton, closing the road.
“It’s up to farmers to put a stop to fracking” – rally at N Yorks shale gas site
Farmers were urged at a rally in North Yorkshire this morning to deny fracking companies access to their land.
Updated: Anti-fracking camp relocates from Derbyshire drilling depot
Campaigners against fracking who established a camp outside a drilling supply company in Derbyshire have relocated.
First lock-on at Third Energy’s Kirby Misperton fracking site sees “Bat girls” blockade entrance for 12 hours
Four women wearing bat costumes locked themselves to containers of concrete this morning outside Third Energy’s fracking site at Kirby Misperton in North Yorkshire.
Protest update: 18-24 September 2017
In this week’s update on protests about fracking and the onshore oil and gas industry: MPs and party leaders visit Preston New Road protests; Arrests and charges at Kirby Misperton; Pop-up protests at Third Energy suppliers.
Campaigners condemn change in police tactics over anti-fracking protests in North Yorkshire
Opponents of fracking plans at Kirby Misperton have accused North Yorkshire Police of violating their human right to protest.
Surrey police investigate fire in caravan and cabin belonging to anti-drilling protesters
Surrey Police are appealing for information about a fire which destroyed a caravan and badly damaged a cabin belonging to opponents of oil exploration near Leith Hill.
Green Party backs peaceful direct action against fracking in Lancashire
The Green Party MP, Caroline Lucas, supported campaigners taking peaceful direct action at Cuadrilla’s fracking site near Blackpool.
Protest update: 11-17 September 2017
In this week’s update on protests about fracking and the onshore oil and gas industry: Estimated 700+ people march against INEOS plans in Derbyshire and South Yorkshire; I am not a militant activist demonstration at Runcorn in Cheshire; Community picnic against drilling near Surrey beauty spot; Shadow Chancellor […]
Three anti-fracking marches tomorrow against INEOS shale gas plans
At least eight anti-fracking groups are supporting marches this Saturday to protest against INEOS plans to explore for shale gas.
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